The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 22,000
€ 19,800
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI is 4.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
57.4
69.6
77.5
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.6 in
Width
69.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.4 in
Height
63.8 in
101.5
169.9
101.5
165.5
169.9 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.74 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
1P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
132 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
19.96 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
43 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
450 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Environmental Impact
128.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
144 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
